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| Num. Names | Feature Class | Feature Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Boundary Features (country, state, region,...) | |||
| 1,037 | A.ADM3 | third-order administrative division | a subdivision of a second-order administrative division |
| 221 | A.ADM2 | second-order administrative division | a subdivision of a first-order administrative division |
| 24 | A.ADM1 | first-order administrative division | a primary administrative division of a country, such as a state in the United States |
| 3 | A.ADMD | administrative division | an administrative division of a country, undifferentiated as to administrative level |
| 1 | A.PCLI | independent political entity | |
| 1,286 | Total for A | ||
| Hydrographic Features (stream, lake, ...) | |||
| 3,759 | H.STM | stream | a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land |
| 441 | H.STMI | intermittent stream | |
| 112 | H.LK | lake | a large inland body of standing water |
| 58 | H.WLL | well | a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface |
| 45 | H.BAY | bay | a coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf |
| 39 | H.ESTY | estuary | a funnel-shaped stream mouth or embayment where fresh water mixes with sea water under tidal influences |
| 28 | H.STMM | stream mouth(s) | a place where a stream discharges into a lagoon, lake, or the sea |
| 22 | H.COVE | cove(s) | a small coastal indentation, smaller than a bay |
| 21 | H.CHNM | marine channel | that part of a body of water deep enough for navigation through an area otherwise not suitable |
| 13 | H.PND | pond | a small standing waterbody |
| 10 | H.INLT | inlet | a narrow waterway extending into the land, or connecting a bay or lagoon with a larger body of water |
| 9 | H.STMSB | lost river | a surface stream that disappears into an underground channel, or dries up in an arid area |
| 9 | H.SHOL | shoal(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of unconsolidated material |
| 8 | H.CNL | canal | an artificial watercourse |
| 8 | H.RF | reef(s) | a surface-navigation hazard composed of consolidated material |
| 7 | H.LGN | lagoon | a shallow coastal waterbody, completely or partly separated from a larger body of water by a barrier island, coral reef or other depositional feature |
| 7 | H.CHN | channel | the deepest part of a stream, bay, lagoon, or strait, through which the main current flows |
| 7 | H.STMA | anabranch | a diverging branch flowing out of a main stream and rejoining it downstream |
| 6 | H.WTRC | watercourse | a natural, well-defined channel produced by flowing water, or an artificial channel designed to carry flowing water |
| 6 | H.LKO | oxbow lake | a crescent-shaped lake commonly found adjacent to meandering streams |
| 6 | H.LKS | lakes | large inland bodies of standing water |
| 6 | H.SPNG | spring(s) | a place where ground water flows naturally out of the ground |
| 5 | H.PNDI | intermittent pond | |
| 4 | H.STRT | strait | a relatively narrow waterway, usually narrower and less extensive than a sound, connecting two larger bodies of water |
| 3 | H.CRKT | tidal creek(s) | a meandering channel in a coastal wetland subject to bi-directional tidal currents |
| 2 | H.LKC | crater lake | a lake in a crater or caldera |
| 2 | H.STMD | distributary(-ies) | a branch which flows away from the main stream, as in a delta or irrigation canal |
| 2 | H.SWMP | swamp | a wetland dominated by tree vegetation |
| 2 | H.RSV | reservoir(s) | an artificial pond or lake |
| 1 | H.GULF | gulf | a large recess in the coastline, larger than a bay |
| 1 | H.FLLS | waterfall(s) | a perpendicular or very steep descent of the water of a stream |
| 1 | H.STMX | section of stream | |
| 1 | H.BNK | bank(s) | an elevation, typically located on a shelf, over which the depth of water is relatively shallow but sufficient for most surface navigation |
| 1 | H.PNDSF | fishponds | ponds or enclosures in which fish are kept or raised |
| 1 | H.RPDS | rapids | a turbulent section of a stream associated with a steep, irregular stream bed |
| 1 | H.RVN | ravine(s) | a small, narrow, deep, steep-sided stream channel, smaller than a gorge |
| 1 | H.MFGN | salt evaporation ponds | diked salt ponds used in the production of solar evaporated salt |
| 1 | H.ANCH | anchorage | an area where vessels may anchor |
| 1 | H.HBR | harbor(s) | a haven or space of deep water so sheltered by the adjacent land as to afford a safe anchorage for ships |
| 1 | H.STMH | headwaters | the source and upper part of a stream, including the upper drainage basin |
| 4,658 | Total for H | ||
| Area Features (parks,area, ...) | |||
| 423 | L.LCTY | locality | a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries |
| 33 | L.AREA | area | a tract of land without homogeneous character or boundaries |
| 27 | L.PRK | park | an area, often of forested land, maintained as a place of beauty, or for recreation |
| 20 | L.RESN | nature reserve | an area reserved for the maintenance of a natural habitat |
| 14 | L.AGRC | agricultural colony | a tract of land set aside for agricultural settlement |
| 12 | L.PRT | port | a place provided with terminal and transfer facilities for loading and discharging waterborne cargo or passengers, usually located in a harbor |
| 5 | L.RES | reserve | a tract of public land reserved for future use or restricted as to use |
| 5 | L.RESF | forest reserve | a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use |
| 3 | L.RGN | region | an area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 2 | L.OILF | oilfield | an area containing a subterranean store of petroleum of economic value |
| 1 | L.RESW | wildlife reserve | a tract of public land reserved for the preservation of wildlife |
| 1 | L.CTRB | business center | a place where a number of businesses are located |
| 1 | L.RGNH | historical region | a former historic area distinguished by one or more observable physical or cultural characteristics |
| 1 | L.TRB | tribal area | a tract of land used by nomadic or other tribes |
| 548 | Total for L | ||
| Populated Place Features (city, village,...) | |||
| 7,395 | P.PPL | populated place | a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work |
| 102 | P.PPLX | section of populated place | |
| 23 | P.PPLA | seat of a first-order administrative division | seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA) |
| 6 | P.PPLL | populated locality | an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings |
| 4 | P.PPLA2 | seat of a second-order administrative division | |
| 4 | P.PPLA3 | seat of a third-order administrative division | |
| 1 | P.PPLW | destroyed populated place | a village, town or city destroyed by a natural disaster, or by war |
| 1 | P.PPLC | capital of a political entity | |
| 7,536 | Total for P | ||
| Road / Railroad Features (road, railroad ) | |||
| 2 | R.TRL | trail | a path, track, or route used by pedestrians, animals, or off-road vehicles |
| 1 | R.RDJCT | road junction | a place where two or more roads join |
| 1 | R.ST | street | a paved urban thoroughfare |
| 1 | R.PRMN | promenade | a place for public walking, usually along a beach front |
| 1 | R.RD | road | an open way with improved surface for transportation of animals, people and vehicles |
| 6 | Total for R | ||
| Spot Features (spot, building, farm) | |||
| 370 | S.AIRF | airfield | a place on land where aircraft land and take off; no facilities provided for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 186 | S.FRM | farm | a tract of land with associated buildings devoted to agriculture |
| 136 | S.SCH | school | building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place |
| 96 | S.HTL | hotel | a building providing lodging and/or meals for the public |
| 49 | S.EST | estate(s) | a large commercialized agricultural landholding with associated buildings and other facilities |
| 38 | S.TRIG | triangulation station | a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation |
| 32 | S.AIRP | airport | a place where aircraft regularly land and take off, with runways, navigational aids, and major facilities for the commercial handling of passengers and cargo |
| 23 | S.AIRQ | abandoned airfield | |
| 14 | S.CH | church | a building for public Christian worship |
| 14 | S.FT | fort | a defensive structure or earthworks |
| 9 | S.LTHSE | lighthouse | a distinctive structure exhibiting a major navigation light |
| 8 | S.RSTN | railroad station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading train passengers and freight |
| 7 | S.STDM | stadium | a structure with an enclosure for athletic games with tiers of seats for spectators |
| 5 | S.UNIV | university | An institution for higher learning with teaching and research facilities constituting a graduate school and professional schools that award master's degrees and doctorates and an undergraduate division that awards bachelor's degrees. |
| 5 | S.RNCH | ranch(es) | a large farm specializing in extensive grazing of livestock |
| 4 | S.STNB | scientific research base | a scientific facility used as a base from which research is carried out or monitored |
| 4 | S.PMPO | oil pumping station | a facility for pumping oil through a pipeline |
| 4 | S.MALL | mall | A large, often enclosed shopping complex containing various stores, businesses, and restaurants usually accessible by common passageways. |
| 4 | S.BP | boundary marker | a fixture marking a point along a boundary |
| 4 | S.HSP | hospital | a building in which sick or injured, especially those confined to bed, are medically treated |
| 3 | S.HSPC | clinic | a medical facility associated with a hospital for outpatients |
| 3 | S.BLDG | building(s) | a structure built for permanent use, as a house, factory, etc. |
| 3 | S.PIER | pier | a structure built out into navigable water on piles providing berthing for ships and recreation |
| 3 | S.SCHC | college | the grounds and buildings of an institution of higher learning |
| 2 | S.SQR | square | a broad, open, public area near the center of a town or city |
| 2 | S.DAM | dam | a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water |
| 2 | S.HSE | house(s) | a building used as a human habitation |
| 2 | S.BUSTN | bus station | a facility comprising ticket office, platforms, etc. for loading and unloading passengers |
| 2 | S.MFG | factory | one or more buildings where goods are manufactured, processed or fabricated |
| 2 | S.OILR | oil refinery | a facility for converting crude oil into refined petroleum products |
| 2 | S.OILW | oil well | a well from which oil may be pumped |
| 2 | S.PS | power station | a facility for generating electric power |
| 2 | S.PSH | hydroelectric power station | a building where electricity is generated from water power |
| 2 | S.SHRN | shrine | a structure or place memorializing a person or religious concept |
| 1 | S.AIRB | airbase | an area used to store supplies, provide barracks for air force personnel, hangars and runways for aircraft, and from which operations are initiated |
| 1 | S.CMP | camp(s) | a site occupied by tents, huts, or other shelters for temporary use |
| 1 | S.FY | ferry | a boat or other floating conveyance and terminal facilities regularly used to transport people and vehicles across a waterbody |
| 1 | S.MUS | museum | a building where objects of permanent interest in one or more of the arts and sciences are preserved and exhibited |
| 1 | S.MNN | salt mine(s) | a mine from which salt is extracted |
| 1 | S.PMPW | water pumping station | a facility for pumping water from a major well or through a pipeline |
| 1 | S.ANS | archaeological/prehistoric site | a place where archeological remains, old structures, or cultural artifacts are located |
| 1 | S.CAVE | cave(s) | an underground passageway or chamber, or cavity on the side of a cliff |
| 1 | S.PSTB | border post | a post or station at an international boundary for the regulation of movement of people and goods |
| 1 | S.RET | store | a building where goods and/or services are offered for sale |
| 1 | S.RHSE | resthouse | a structure maintained for the rest and shelter of travelers |
| 1 | S.MN | mine(s) | a site where mineral ores are extracted from the ground by excavating surface pits and subterranean passages |
| 1 | S.ML | mill(s) | a building housing machines for transforming, shaping, finishing, grinding, or extracting products |
| 1 | S.RUIN | ruin(s) | a destroyed or decayed structure which is no longer functional |
| 1 | S.MKT | market | a place where goods are bought and sold at regular intervals |
| 1 | S.AIRH | heliport | a place where helicopters land and take off |
| 1 | S.SCHM | military school | a school at which military science forms the core of the curriculum |
| 1 | S.WHRF | wharf(-ves) | a structure of open rather than solid construction along a shore or a bank which provides berthing for ships and cargo-handling facilities |
| 1 | S.BDG | bridge | a structure erected across an obstacle such as a stream, road, etc., in order to carry roads, railroads, and pedestrians across |
| 1 | S.NSY | nursery(-ies) | a place where plants are propagated for transplanting or grafting |
| 1 | S.AGRF | agricultural facility | a building and/or tract of land used for improving agriculture |
| 1 | S.STNE | experiment station | a facility for carrying out experiments |
| 1 | S.THTR | theater | a building or outdoor area used for live theatrical presentations, concerts, opera or dance productions, cinema, and/or other stage productions |
| 1 | S.MNQR | quarry(-ies) | a surface mine where building stone or gravel and sand, etc. are extracted |
| 1 | S.MSSN | mission | a place characterized by dwellings, school, church, hospital and other facilities operated by a religious group for the purpose of providing charitable services and to propagate religion |
| 1 | S.FCL | facility | a building or buildings housing a center, institute, foundation, hospital, prison, mission, courthouse, etc. |
| 1,070 | Total for S | ||
| Hypsographic Features (mountain,hill,rock,... ) | |||
| 738 | T.MT | mountain | an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more |
| 196 | T.PT | point | a tapering piece of land projecting into a body of water, less prominent than a cape |
| 165 | T.MTS | mountains | a mountain range or a group of mountains or high ridges |
| 161 | T.HLL | hill | a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 121 | T.ISL | island | a tract of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 30 | T.UPLD | upland | an extensive interior region of high land with low to moderate surface relief |
| 23 | T.BCH | beach | a shore zone of coarse unconsolidated sediment that extends from the low-water line to the highest reach of storm waves |
| 22 | T.VLC | volcano | a conical elevation composed of volcanic materials with a crater at the top |
| 21 | T.RDGE | ridge(s) | a long narrow elevation with steep sides, and a more or less continuous crest |
| 20 | T.VAL | valley | an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream |
| 18 | T.CAPE | cape | a land area, more prominent than a point, projecting into the sea and marking a notable change in coastal direction |
| 14 | T.PLN | plain(s) | an extensive area of comparatively level to gently undulating land, lacking surface irregularities, and usually adjacent to a higher area |
| 11 | T.RK | rock | a conspicuous, isolated rocky mass |
| 9 | T.ISLS | islands | tracts of land, smaller than a continent, surrounded by water at high water |
| 9 | T.DPR | depression(s) | a low area surrounded by higher land and usually characterized by interior drainage |
| 6 | T.FORD | ford | a shallow part of a stream which can be crossed on foot or by land vehicle |
| 4 | T.BAR | bar | a shallow ridge or mound of coarse unconsolidated material in a stream channel, at the mouth of a stream, estuary, or lagoon and in the wave-break zone along coasts |
| 4 | T.HLLS | hills | rounded elevations of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m |
| 4 | T.SLP | slope(s) | a surface with a relatively uniform slope angle |
| 3 | T.RKS | rocks | conspicuous, isolated rocky masses |
| 2 | T.CRTR | crater(s) | a generally circular saucer or bowl-shaped depression caused by volcanic or meteorite explosive action |
| 2 | T.SPUR | spur(s) | a subordinate ridge projecting outward from a hill, mountain or other elevation |
| 1 | T.PK | peak | a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature |
| 1 | T.ISTH | isthmus | a narrow strip of land connecting two larger land masses and bordered by water |
| 1 | T.CONE | cone(s) | a conical landform composed of mud or volcanic material |
| 1 | T.CNYN | canyon | a deep, narrow valley with steep sides cutting into a plateau or mountainous area |
| 1 | T.PEN | peninsula | an elongate area of land projecting into a body of water and nearly surrounded by water |
| 1,588 | Total for T | ||
| Vegetation Features (forest,heath,...) | |||
| 4 | V.FRST | forest(s) | an area dominated by tree vegetation |
| 4 | Total for V | ||
| 16,696 | |||
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